PRN/PT Social Worker MSW I

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. The PRN/PT Social Worker MSW 1 educates and advises patients and families on coping with emotional or physical issues. This is outlined by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. Coordinates services like crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments. Collaborates on performance improvement initiatives. We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Requirements

Knowledge of human behavior, performance, personal differences in ability, personality, and interests. Understanding psychosocial methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Know the principles and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Listening and interpersonal skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to gather, record, and examine data.
Ability to assist people in recognizing and solving problems.
Ability to handle grief.
EDUCATION - Masters'
MAJOR - Social Work
EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of these through the state of TX: LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP.

Responsibilities

Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient.
Employs advanced methods to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Provides patient and family education and serves as a professional resource.
Provides or supervises care plans, including resource help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling. Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patient and family in planning.
Serves as a liaison with community resources and staff. Facilitates smooth transition and placement of patients within the assigned service line.
Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and examination, development, and participation in continuing education programs.
Prepares and writes professional reports, letters, and case summaries. Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments. Interprets social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient.